The "Blue Flu" Refers to a Situation in Which Union

question 51

True/False

The "blue flu" refers to a situation in which union members (like firefighters) who are not allowed to strike refuse to work by calling in sick.

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Definitions:

Proerythroblast

Cell that matures into an erythrocyte.

Platelet Release Reaction

The process by which platelets release chemical compounds to promote blood clotting and attract more platelets to the site of an injury.

ADP

Adenosine diphosphate, a molecule involved in energy transfer within cells, that is converted to ATP during cellular respiration.

Thromboxanes

Lipid compounds that play a role in the blood clotting process by causing platelets to clump and blood vessels to constrict.